We found 32 food pantries listed for Tampa, Florida. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Tampa, Florida. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Tampa/Hillsborough County, FL Area Command
Phone: (813) 226-0055
Address: 1603 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Worship Services - Church
Appointments :
Call (813) 226-0055 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Phone: (813) 972-4777
Address: 13910 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33613. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (813) 972-4777 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
The Salvation Army - SEATTLE (Temple), WA: Seattle - Silvercrest Senior Citizens' Residence
Phone: (206) 706-0855
Address: 9543 N Greenwood Ave, Tampa, FL 33617. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Senior Citizens Residences
Appointments :
Call (206) 706-0855 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Phone: (813) 839-3730
Address: 2815 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (813) 839-3730 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 9 Church Food Pantry locations in Tampa, Florida. You can also check your eligibility.
Bethel Church
Phone: (813) 238-2348
Address: 1510 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Bethel Church provides dinner, a food pantry, and clothing to people in need. Doors open at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner is provided by Metropolitan Ministries and it is served at 6:30pm. The Food Pantry distribution provided by Feeding America Tampa Bay begins at 6:30pm. Clothing as available is distributed at 6:30pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- meals
Appointments :
Call (813) 238-2348 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hernando
- Hillsborough
- Pasco
- Pinellas
Forest Hills United Methodist Church
Phone: (813) 932-8081
Address: 904 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33612. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Forest Hills we have one local ongoing mission, our Shepherd’s Way Food Pantry serving our local community. In addition, we engage in a variety of activities to serve the hungry, the homeless, and the underpriviledged, involving our children and youth in these important outreach projects.
Shepherd’s Way Food Pantry provides commodities at no cost to low-income families. Our pantry is open every other Tuesday and you can link to the church calendar to verify which Tuesdays the Food Pantry will be open.
Registration is easy. You may qualify by meeting the income guidelines, or by participating in other Federal programs such as Food Stamps, SSI, Medicaid, and others. Participants must live in Hillsborough County.
In addition, every Tuesday afternoon between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. we host a farmers market in the back parking lot.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 932-8081 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa
Phone: (813) 239-1951
Address: 408 E Cayuga St, Tampa, FL 33603. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EST
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa is your center for compassion in action, spiritual growth & personal development.
The Food Pantry distributes bags of food and other personal items to individuals and families within our church and larger community that need some extra help financially.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- personal care items
Appointments :
Call (813) 239-1951 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hernando
- Hillsborough
- Pasco
- Pinellas
Covenant Family Church Intl.
Phone: (813) 716-3996
Address: 8802 Allamanda Ave, Tampa, FL 33619. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Hope Food Pantry distributes free groceries every Friday between 2-5 pm at 8701 Progess Village Park, Tampa, FL. We also give free bags of groceries every Sunday after service.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 716-3996 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hernando
- Hillsborough
- Pasco
- Pinellas
New Beginnings Christian Church
Phone: (813) 837-3451
Address: 4100 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
NBCC's Food Pantry distributes food every Tuesday from 9 - 10 a.m. to those less fortunate. In these tough times, the response continues to grow.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 837-3451 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
University Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (813) 971-7648
Address: 2121 E 131st Ave, Tampa, FL 33612. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The University Baptist Church and Feeding America, a non-profit food bank, have partnered to provide food for families who find themselves with an empty pantry. This ministry is without charge to those in need. This service is open to the public ONLY on the last Thursday of each month, 6:00-7:00 P.M.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 971-7648 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Rock Church of Tampa Bay
Phone: (813) 926-4101
Address: 12120 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33626. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 926-4101 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
The Faith Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (813) 972-0101
Address: 2905 N 50th St, Tampa, FL 33619. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Pantry’s mission is to increase access to food for people in their time of need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 972-0101 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Northgate Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (813) 933-6741
Address: 1301 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33612. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our "Food Pantry" is open to the community to those in need of groceries and clothing on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9am-11am.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 933-6741 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Tampa, Florida. You can also check your eligibility.
St. Paul Catholic Church
Phone: (813) 961-3023
Address: 12708 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The people of St. Paul Catholic Church, are a Spirit-led, Eucharist-centered, vibrant multicultural Christian community of faith, living our love for God and neighbor while growing together as disciples of Christ.
Spiritual formation and ministry training enable members to serve the poor within our parish boundaries, providing food from the Parish Pantry, financial aid, and referrals to community social service agencies.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- financial assistance
- navigating the system
- one-on-one support
Appointments :
Call (813) 961-3023 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Phone: (813) 907-7746
Address: 9724 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
SVDP Food Pantry Info Program provides food to those in need in the North Tampa area. Individuals can visit the pantry once a month and obtain pre-filled food bags that typically contain items such as:
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Canned Tuna or Chicken
- Canned Fruit & Vegetables
- Cereal
- Chunky Soups
- 1lb box of spaghetti
- Canned spaghetti sauce
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Rice/Instant Potatoes
- Beans
- Canned pasta (ravioli, spaghettio's, etc.)
- Hamburger Helper and complete meals.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 907-7746 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (813) 932-0207
Address: 10110 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33612. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Through the generosity of the Federal USDA, local businesses, gracious parishioners and dedicated volunteers, Most Holy Redeemer’s food pantry ministry has been providing physical and spiritual food to the hungry and homeless for nearly thirty years. This essential ministry has received recognition within the Tampa Bay community and the Diocese of St. Petersburg and always has need of cash donations from local community sources as well as volunteers on Tuesday mornings to carry on this caring work. The Food Pantry supplies food to those in need each Tuesday 10am-12noon.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 932-0207 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 16 Food Pantry locations in Tampa, Florida. You can also check your eligibility.
Islamic Society Of Tampa Bay Area
Phone: (813) 628-0007
Address: 7326 E Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Islamic Society of Tampa Bay Area is a non-profit organization which strives to serve the religious, educational, and social needs of the growing Muslim community of the Tampa Bay Area as well as to reach out to our non-Muslim neighbors in order to teach them about our our faith and way of life.
The Food Pantry serves Muslim and non-Muslim community members in need of food and household items, such as diapers, toilet paper, and soap. All items are donated by community members.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- diapers & formula
- personal care items
Appointments :
Call (813) 628-0007 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hernando
- Hillsborough
- Pasco
- Pinellas
Metropolitan Ministries
Phone: (813) 209-1200
Address: 2301 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 07:30 AM EST
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Our Outreach Centers provide food outreach to hungry people through our MetroMarket (food pantry).
We provide:
- Nutritious food
- Hot, balanced meals
Documents required:
- Photo ID for adults
- Social Security card for all members of the family
- Proof of residency (utility bill or current lease)
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
Call (813) 209-1200 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Pinellas
- Hillsborough
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Polk
Tampa Deliverance Ministry Inc
Phone: (813) 389-1968
Address: 2102 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33605. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Bank helps any individual or familiy that comes to our doors looking for assistance during their time of need. In addition to the usual canned items, we are sometimes able to give out meat, bread products, sweets and boxed food items.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 389-1968 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Bay Chapel
Phone: (813) 731-4040
Address: 20303 Trout Creek Dr, Tampa, FL 33647. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Bay Chapel is a vibrant, diverse, multi-generational community of faith and provides a welcoming place of worship for all. We strive to be a church that connects with people of all walks of life, positively impact our community and reach out to those who are less fortunate and in need. Serving through outreach and simple, random acts of kindness gives us the opportunity to use our passion, talent and gifts to make a difference for others, and we grow in the process.
Bay Chapel Food Pantry provides food to the residents of Tampa each week. Every family is treated with respect and as a member of our family. Clients are able to shop in our pantry for their own food with help from our volunteers. Our goal is to give each family we serve a hand-up by providing them not only with food each month but a sympathetic ear and referrals to other social agencies as needed.
We distribute each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 731-4040 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Abe Brown Ministries (ABM)
Address: 2921 N 29th St, Tampa, FL 33605. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Pantry program distributes food the last two Fridays of each month with special distributions for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Recipients are pre-qualified through both Abe Brown Ministries’ (ABM) criteria and U.S. Department and Agriculture (USDA) standards. Requirements:
Recipients must be at least 18 years old
Recipients must live below the poverty line and meet the standards of USDA assistance
Recipients must register and sign up before receiving food
Recipients must present a valid form of identification and their ABM card (given at time of registration)
Recipients must be present during distribution hours in order to receive food
For more information, please call 813-247-3285
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Kaye Prox Food Bank
Phone: (813) 884-1232
Address: 8401 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Kaye Prox Food Bank is an all-volunteer ecumenical organization dedicated to providing emergency food to families in need and to the elderly in the community.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 884-1232 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hernando
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Manatee
- Hillsborough
Amazing Love Ministries Inc
Phone: (813) 340-6048
Address: 3304 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33605. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Amazing Love Ministries program provides food, clothing, linens, shoes, backpacks, blankets and more to anyone who comes to the ministry in need. The ministry is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00 PM -8:00 PM with Bible study on Wednesday at 6:30 PM and Amazing Life Support groups on Thursday at 6:30 PM.
For more information visit our location at 3304 E. Columbus Drive.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- blankets & fans
- supplies for school
- support groups
Appointments :
Call (813) 340-6048 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Positive Spin Positive Support For Parents In Neighborhoods.
Address: 5118 N 56th St, SUITE 224, Tampa, FL 33610. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The mission of Positive Spin Positive Support For Parents In Neighborhoods is to engage, elevate and strengthen families within their neighborhood by providing support and growth opportunities that lead to sustained positive outcomes. Program activities offer a path to increased family stability and self-sufficiency.
Parent Support provides:-
• Clothing and furniture assistance
• Emergency food pantry
• Family conferencing
• Information and referral services
• Leadership development
• Men’s support group
• Quarterly neighborhood events
• Service coordination
• Women’s support group
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
- clothing
- furniture
- navigating the system
- one-on-one support
- support groups
- skills & training
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hernando
- Hillsborough
- Pasco
- Pinellas
Community Food Pantry Inc
Phone: (813) 963-2772
Address: 13115 S Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33618. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Community Food Pantry assists nearly 400 families each month with shelf stable groceries for their families. Currently, the Community Food Pantry serves over nearly 400 families monthly with weekly and special event distribution days. Community families can expect to receive a variety of essential grocery items that include cereal, pasta, vegetables, fruit, soup, hearty meals, meat and bread. Anyone in need who resides within greater Carroll wood, North dale, Citrus park, keystone, Cheval, Lake Magdalene, West chase, Egypt lake, Forest hills, town and country, Lutz and Odessa is eligible for ongoing grocery assistance. Call (813) 963-2772 for more info.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 963-2772 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
St. Mark Missionary Baptist
Phone: (813) 839-5263
Address: 7221 S Sherrill St, Tampa, FL 33616. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church supports Walmart and Feeding America Partner to End Hunger Through Service and Selfies program every Monday from the hours of 3 -4pm (times may vary) by providing food donated from our local stores to our community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 839-5263 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hernando
- Hillsborough
- Pasco
- Pinellas
Mission Tampa, Inc. - Cook's Hat Food Pantry
Phone: (813) 236-6237
Address: 5306 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33604. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our food pantry ministers to the physical, as well as spiritual needs of the impoverished in our community. We provide families with a 2 - 3 day supply of food, based on the size of their household. While their food is being assembled, counselors interact one-on-one with the guest and share the gospel with them, as well as intercede for them on behalf of their needs. Hours of Operation: Mondays - 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Thursdays - 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 236-6237 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Feeding America Tampa Bay
Phone: (813) 254-1190
Address: 4702 Transport Dr Bldg 6, Tampa, FL 33605. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Across the country one in six people struggles with hunger that’s 50 million Americans. Of the 509,000 people in West Central Florida who are unsure where their next meal will come from, Feeding America Tampa Bay provided food last year to more than 400,000 people. Our 10 county service area in West Central Florida includes Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Hernado, Citrus, Sumter, Highlands, Hardee and Manatee counties. As a food bank, Feeding America Tampa Bay is a resource to 600 approved charities that run some type of feeding program. These include soup kitchens, food pantries, emergency shelters, and Kids Cafe sites. This agency partner network is a very efficient way to get food to those in need according to need, and it is our primary means of distributing food.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 254-1190 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Trinity Cafe
Phone: (813) 865-4822
Address: 2801 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Trinity Cafe has been a beacon of hope and compassion in the Tampa Bay community since 2001. Trinity Cafe serves more than 260 hot, nutritious meals each and every day, including holidays. Anyone who comes to our door is welcome – without question or qualification. Since Trinity Cafe first began, it has served more than 892,000 meals. Nutritious meals are served to homeless, hungry, and working poor. The meals are prepared by a professional chef and served by volunteer servers. The guests sit at cloth covered tables set with china dishes and silverware. They are asked for nothing in return – no mandatory religious services or counseling or work.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 865-4822 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Amazing Love Ministries, Inc.
Phone: (813) 969-0395
Address: 2801 N 17th St, Tampa, FL 33605. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Amazing Love Ministries, Inc. was founded by Barbara and Jim Killeen in March, 2005. It has grown from feeding 20 homeless people in downtown Tampa to feeding 150-200 people.We serve every Monday evening at 7:00 PM at 2801 North 17th Street, in Ybor City. The feeding is served and supported by volunteers from many churches in the Tampa Bay area. Besides a hot meal and drinks, people are also given a bag lunch to take with them. The ministry provides many of the items that people need to live on the street: clothing, backpacks, shoes, blankets, toiletries, etc. The main purpose of the ministry is to bring the good news of Jesus to the lost and hurting. There is praise and worship and a message given each week after the meal by different volunteers. The ministry has a vision for a future drop-in center near downtown where people can take showers, do laundry, store belongings, and receive other services. Everyone who desires to serve the Lord by serving our brothers and sisters on the street is invited to join us any time.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 969-0395 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
Tampa Jewish Family Services - Citrus Park/Food Bank
Phone: (813) 960-1848
Address: 13009 Community Campus Dr, Tampa, FL 33625. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Tampa Jewish Family Services embodies the time-honored tradition of community, of people helping and caring for one another. TJFS is a non-profit human service agency for people of all ages and all walks of life, regardless of race or religion. TJFS offers the community a vast array of services and programs that span across all segments of our lives, from counseling and programs for children to senior adult services that include counseling, Jewish connections and holiday food delivery. From one generation to the next, our obligation is to feed the hungry, guide those in trouble and improve lives. The Community Food Bank offers food to individuals and families once a month at each of its two locations. Emergency Food Bags are available Monday – Friday. Appointments are required for both types of food distribution. Call 813-960-1848 to make an appointment. Tampa Jewish Family Services never turns anyone away. In a given year, Tampa Jewish Family Services’ Community Food Bank packs nearly 5,500 bags of food and strives to provide a well-balanced supplement to more than 450 households throughout Hillsborough County each month. The Food Bank primarily operates through the efforts of faithful hardworking volunteers. It is the mission of the Food Bank to help meet the nutritional and social needs of the hungry in the Tampa Bay community. Tampa Jewish Family Services operates its Community Food Bank at two locations. The main location is at the agency’s headquarters in Citrus Park, and a satellite location in Brandon serves Eastern Hillsborough County. Citrus Park Food Bank Distribution Dates: First Tuesday Each Month 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 960-1848 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hernando
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Manatee
- Hillsborough
Eternal Life Ministries International
Phone: (813) 353-3355
Address: 3040 W Cypress St Ste 101, Tampa, FL 33609. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (813) 353-3355 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Hillsborough
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Tampa, Florida distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Tampa, Florida to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Tampa, Florida have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Tampa, Florida may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Tampa, Florida appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Tampa, Florida, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Tampa, Florida may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Tampa, Florida whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Tampa, Florida.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.